AES-RE Specialisation Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering (RE-EGEC) en

Program overview
01-Mar-2016 11:29
Year 2015/2016
Organization Civil Engineering and Geosciences
Education Master Applied Earth Sciences
Code Omschrijving ECTS p1 p2 p3 p4 p5
AES-RE Specialisation Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering (RE-EGEC)

AES-RE Specialisation European Geotechnical and Environmental Course (EGEC) 1st
Year
EGEC-M/EMG Engineering and Mining Geophysics 3
EGEC-M/GE Geothermal Energy 4
EGEC-M/GERA Geohydrology and Environmental Risk Assessment 5
EGEC-M/MRD Mineral Resource Definition 8
EGEC-M/MW Mine Waste and Contaminated Soil Characterization and Treatment 6
EGEC-M/UWMS Undergound Waste Management and Storage 4
EGEC-W/CAGM Computer Aided Geological Modelling & Land Reclamation 3
EGEC-W/EDOPM Excavation Design in Open Pit Mining 5
EGEC-W/IA Integrated Analysis of Deformations in Geomechanical Engineering 5
EGEC-W/PMA Project Management, Appraisal and Risk Evaluation in Mining 5
EGEC-W/TPG Theory and Practice in Geomechanics 7
EGEC-W/TUED Tunnel and Underground Excavation Design 5
AES-RE Specialisation European Geotechnical and Environmental Course (EGEC) 2nd
Year
AESM2010 Final Thesis Resource Engineering 30
EGEC-D/EG-14 Environmental Geotechnics 4
EGEC-D/IP Integrated Project (Environmental Management / Mine Closure) 15
EGEC-D/RMA Rocks Mechanics Applications 5
EGEC-D/SR-14 Material Models for Soil and Rocks 6
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Year 2015/2016
AES-RE Specialisation Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering (RE-EGEC)
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Year 2015/2016
AES-RE Specialisation European Geotechnical and Environmental Course (EGEC) 1st Year
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EGEC-M/EMG Engineering and Mining Geophysics 3
Course Coordinator F. Madai
Contact Hours / Week 3/0/0/0
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Course Language English
Expected prior knowledge Mathematics, Physics, Geology
Course Contents The course consists of the theory and practice of engineering and mining geophysical methods and geophysical data processing
techniques. The material is subdivided into the following parts:
1.The classification of applied geophysical methods. General overview on the most important engineering, environmental,
borehole and in-mine geophysical surveying methods. The basics and applications of gravity, magnetic, direct current
geoelectric, electromagnetic and induced polarization, seismic, guided wave, borehole (well-) logging (lithology, porosity,
saturation logs) methods. Special in-mine seam-wave- and seam-sounding methods.
2.Planning of geophysical surveys, geophysical data acquisition and processing, linear and global inversion methods.
3.Geological-, geotechnical-, environmental- and in-mine interpretation.
4.Field measurements, processing and interpretation of the collected geophysical data by commercial and special softwares
developed by the Geophysical Department.
Study Goals Fundamental understanding of applied geophysical methods. Introduction to selected chapters in applied environmental and
underground in-mine geophysics. Gain experience in geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpretation.
Education Method Lectures, seminars and field work.
Literature and Study Kearey P., Brooks M. and Hill I., 2002: An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration. 3rd edition. Blackwell
Materials Science Ltd.
Telford W. M., Geldart L. P. and Sheriff R. E., 1990: Applied Geophysics. 2nd Edition. Cambridge
University Press.
Blakely R. J., 1996: Potential theory in gravity and magnetic applications. Cambridge University Press.
Ellis D. V. and Singer J. M., 2007: Well Logging for Earth Scientists. 2nd Edition. Springer.
Serra O., 1984: Fundamentals of well-log interpretation. Elsevier.
Menke W., 1984: Discrete Inverse Theory, Academic Press.
Scientific papers.
Handouts.
Assessment Report on the results of field work, written exam.
Contact Unversity of Miskolc, Norbert P. Szabó PhD, associate professor.
E-mail(s): gfnmail@uni-miskolc.hu
norbert.szabo.phd@gmail.com
EGEC-M/GE Geothermal Energy 4

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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Expected prior knowledge Mechanics, Physics, Thermodynamics, Deep Drilling
Course Contents Global uses of geothermal energy; kinds of deposits; exploration- and exploitation technologies; utilization of geothermal
resources; conversion technologies e.g. direct heat use, heat and cold storage, electricity generation. Fundamentals and
environmental aspects of ground source heat pump systems; heat exchangers. Environmental impacts. Specifics in geothermal
deep drilling, directional drilling, casing and cementing. Economic consideration for geothermal drilling and production. The
evaluation and presentation of a geothermal project is an integral part of the lecture.
Study Goals Gaining basic knowledge in geothermal energy resources and their economical application. Calculation and design of
geothermal projects. Capability to consider requirements in near surface and deep geothermal production technologies;
calculation and control production of heat and electricity. Understanding of environmental impacts in using geothermal energy.
Education Method Lectures, project work, field trips.
Literature and Study The PPP will be provided digitally and partly as hard copy.
Materials
Assessment The assessment consists of a written report including an oral presentation and written exam.
Contact The course is given at Miskolc University. Contact Prof.Dr.-Ing.H.Wolff (helmut.wolff@tu-berlin.de)
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EGEC-M/GERA Geohydrology and Environmental Risk Assessment 5
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Course Contents Introduction to environmental risk assessment and its role in contaminated site remediation, as a part of it the course gives a
strong emphasis on subsurface transport phenomena and their modelling to give a better understanding of how contaminants
move in groundwater. Provides the basic knowledge of hydrodynamic and transport modeling and the practice of human health
risk assessment. Keywords: basics of hydrogeology, groundwater flow systems, hydrodynamic and transport modeling,
contaminant transport, site remediation, human health, adverse health effect, Risk, hazard terminology, risk assessment
methodology, conceptual model construction, exposure assessment, exposure modeling, toxicology background, dose response
relation, toxicological character of chemicals, carcinogen, threshold concept in toxicology, toxicological parameter for risk
studies.
Syllabus of the course material:

1, Hydrogeology part: Darcy-law, flow and seepage equations. Flow systems under the surface. Groundwater as a geologic
agent. Determination of hydraulic conductivity. Transport processes in groundwater. Basics of well hydraulics. Flow and
transport modeling. Numerical simulations.
Definition of terms (hazard, risk, exposure, risk assessment, conceptual site model, contaminated land, etc.)
2. Risk assessment in various contexts, eg. geohazards; human health, ecological risk assessment
3. The detailed study of risk assessment framework related to human health
3.1.Elements of the risk assessment protocol Problem formulation (Hazard identification) (elements, steps, conceptual site
model, relationship to site investigation)
Exposure Assessment (elements and steps of Exposure Assessment, the role of measurements and modeling, calculation of dose)
Hydrodynamic and contaminant transport modeling and its role in the RA procedure
Toxicity Assessment (elements, and steps, doze-response relationships, threshold and non-threshold chemicals, toxicological
data, RfD, TDI, SF, etc, default assumptions in toxicity assessment)
Risk Characterization (Risk estimation and interpretation of risk values, description of uncertainties, HQ, ER, NCR, etc)
3.2. Case studies and simple risk calculations
3.3 Risk based performance assessment (applications and case studies,)
3.4. Risk assessment in contaminated site remediation, (roles and limitations, risk assessment ancontaminant specific target
values)
Study Goals Understanding the basics of contamination transport processes and risk assessment . The students complete the course shall be
able
1. to interpret human health risk assessment documentation
2. to complete simple risk assessment calculations
3. work together in a risk assessment team
4. understand the risk based remediation of contaminated land
5. understand risk based perform assessment
6. understand groundwater flow systems and subsurface transport processes
Education Method Lectures and involvement of simple practical calculations, forum and workshop tasks, web search and literature interpretations.
During the hydrodynamic and transport modeling task they shall have hands on practice with modeling software.
Literature and Study Handouts and CD based course material. The lecturer shall refer to web materials, such as articles, online databases and tools
Materials that the students will be able to access and use for themselves in the future.
Charles R. Fits: Groundwater Science. Academic Press, 2002. pp. 1-450.
Assessment Written exam.
Contact University of Miskolc, Contact: Dr. T. Madarász: hgmt@uni-miskolc.hu
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EGEC-M/MRD Mineral Resource Definition 8
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Expected prior knowledge Physical geology, Mineralogy, Petrography
Course Contents Part - Data Aquisition in geology and Exploration Methodologies (N. Németh): Field work: equipment and its usage. Basic
documentation, maps and cross sections. Working strategies and rules in variable environments. Recording and data
interpretation techniques. Extending the outcrops: data provided by remote sensing, drilling and geophysics. Sampling and
assaying.
Part Economic geology, Reporting of mineral reserves (J. Földessy, T. Hendricksen): Mineralogy / Petrology Review, Ore
Deposit Formation / Modern Systems, Geochemistry / Isotopes / Fluid Inclusions, Magmatic Hydrothermal Systems, Ores in
submarine environment of formation, Ores in Sedimentary Basins, Industrial Minerals, Resource Evaluation, Ore processing,
Ore valuation/ore reserves, Instrumental mineral phase analysis and chemical analysis methods. Economic geology during mine
closure.
Part Resource modeling and definition (J. Molnár): Basic concepts of quantitative characterization of mineral reserves.
Geometrical and numerical modeling of mineral reserves. Computational methods. Principal operations in numerical mineral
resource modeling. Stochastic characterization of reserves. Visualization and docementation of modeling results. Valuation of
reserves for mining purposes.
Part Mineral processing basics (I. Gombkötő): Characterization of disperse systems. Physical parameters, their
determination and mathematical distribution and their relevance. Mineral intergrowth and liberation, determination of degree of
liberation. Yield, assay and recovery. Washability curves. Separation efficiency and partition curve (Tromp-curve). Balance
equations. Typical equipments, their working principals and technological flow-sheets.
Study Goals Gaining Basic Knowledge in Exploration geology; Resource assessment methods, treatment and management of mineral ore
reserve in the economic analysis, mine design and production.
Students will be capable to run basic assessment of mineral resources, decide and evaluate measures focusing grade control.
Introduction in planning and carrying out a data acquisition (exploration) campaign, field and laboratory work respectively.
Education Method Lectures, laboratory and field exercises
Literature and Study The slides will be provided digitally, with complementary library literature search.
Materials Coe A. L: Geological Field Techniques. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010, 323 p.
Sinclair A.J., Blackwell G.H.: Applied mineral inventory. Cambridge University Press, 2004, 401 p.
Marjoribanks R.: Geological methods in mineral exploration and mining. Springer, 2010, 248 p.
Edwards A.C. (ed.): Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve Estimation The AusIMM Guide to Good Practice. The Australasian
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 2001, 639 p.
Barry A. Wills, Tim Napier-Munn: Mineral Processing Technology. 2006 Elsevier Science & Technology
Fuerstenau and Han (ed).: Principles of Mineral Processing, SME, 2003.
Tarján, G. Mineral Processing, Volume I. Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, 1982.
Assessment The assessment consists of an interim quiz, a written report and presentation of the laboratory group work and a written exam.
Contact Prof. Janos Foldessy, Institute of Mineralogy and Geology foldfj@uni-miskolc.hu; Németh Norbert, foldnn@uni-miskolc.hu; J.
Molnár: bgtmj@uni-miskolc.hu; Imre Gombkoto; ejtimreg@uni-miskolc.hu
EGEC-M/MW Mine Waste and Contaminated Soil Characterization and 6

Treatment
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Expected prior knowledge Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Economic Geology and Mineralogy
Course Contents Part Mine waste geochemistry and characterization (F. Mádai): Waste categories in the extractive industries, Acid Rock
Drainage and Metal Leaching (ARD/ML); Sampling Plan, Objectives and Approach of mine waste sampling; Characterization
methods: field methods, Static tests, Kinetic test; Interpretation and evaluation: Reaction Rates; Sulphate release; Oxygen
Depletion; Leaching Rate; EU legal framework of mining waste management, best practices.
Part Contaminated soil characterization and treatment (Lj. Bokanyi): Characterization of soils of different types. Typical organic
and non-organic pollutants. Possible interactions between soil and pollutants. Processing systems for soil decontamination.
Physical, biological, chemical and thermal techniques for soil treatment.
Part Tailings Management (J. Faitli): Physical characterisation of tailings materials. Tailings transport and deposition
technologies. Safety issues of tailings dams. Dilute-, dense- and paste slurry hydraulic transport systems. Case studies:
Aznacollar, Verespatak, Kolontár.
Study Goals Understand the importance of mining waste management for the mineral extraction industry; Detailed understanding of sulphidic
ore weathering processes, ARD/ML; Have practice in main characterization and analytical tools; Understand the concept of mine
waste sampling and management in different phases of the mining cycle, with special emphasis to tailings. Hav an understanding
of different methods of soil remediation techniques.
Education Method Lectures, Laboratory Group Work, Field Trip
Literature and Study The slides will be provided digitally.
Materials GARD Guide (www.gardguide.com),
Walder I.F. & Schuster P.: Environmental geochemistry of ore deposits and mining activities. Short course notes, Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
Dold B.: Basic Concepts of Environmental Geochemistry of Sulfide Mine-Waste (UNESCO-SEG course material, 2005)
Lapakko K.: Metal Mine Rock and Waste Characterization Tools: An Overview (International Institute for Environment and
Development, 2002)
Assessment The assessment consists of a written report and presentation of the laboratory group work and a written exam.
Contact This course is given at University of Miskolc. Contact: Dr. Ljudmilla Bokányi ejtblj@uni-miskolc.hu; Ferenc Mádai askmf@uni
-miskolc.hu, József Faitli ejtfaitj@uni-miskolc.hu
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EGEC-M/UWMS Undergound Waste Management and Storage 4
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Education Period 1
Start Education 1
Exam Period 1
Expected prior knowledge Mechanics, Physics, Thermodynamics, General Mining
Course Contents Part Underground Waste Management (H. Wolff): UWM includes the scientific and technical work necessary to provide safe
and economic means for long term waste management protecting men and environment from harmful effects of toxic
substances. Industrial and radioactive wastes are differentiated, legal and economic aspects of waste disposal; basic risk
assessment. Procedures and methods adopted to address future needs will be nation- or programme specific.
Part Carbon Capture and Storage (É. Hartai): The carbon cycle. Effects of CO2 emission on climate. CO2 capture and transport.
Reservoir characteristics, storage requirements. Transport of fluids in rocks. Physical, chemical and mineralogical trapping of
CO2. Geological storage sites. Current CO2 storage activities. Risks and monitoring. Economics and legal aspects.
Study Goals Gaining basic knowledge in calculation and design of UWM-projects; capability to consider requirements in waste storage
facilities; basic knowledge in economic considerations of waste handling and disposal; understanding of environmental impacts.
Gaining basic knowledge on the geological aspects and environmental concerns of CO2 underground storage.
Education Method Lectures, field trips.
Literature and Study The PPP and written teaching material will be provided digitally and partly as hard copy.
Materials
Assessment The assessment consists of a written report and written exam.
Contact This course is given at Miskolc University. Contact Prof.Dr.Ing.H.Wolff ( helmut.wolff@tu-berlin.de); Assoc. Prof Éva Hartai
(foldshe@uni-miskolc.hu)
EGEC-W/CAGM Computer Aided Geological Modelling & Land Reclamation 3

Course Coordinator G. Paszkowska
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Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Course Contents Responsible Instructor: Dr Witold Kawalec
The methods and principles of land reclamation design and post-mining site development are presented. On the basis of an
obtained digital terrain model and a geological model together with additional information a student has to prepare a study of a
post-mining land reclamation and development with regard to assumed social and environmental constraints. The detailed design
is supported by the specialized, three-dimensional geological modeling and mining design package (DATAMINE) which
provides the suitable software environment. The final project is presented both in the form of 3-D models and maps with the use
of mapping software (MICROSTATION).
Study Goals Introduction of the principles of land reclamation design and post-mining site development. Developing basic skills in computer
modeling.
Education Method During laboratory classes students work on their individual projects using the specialized software. Lectures introduce the
subject.
Literature and Study handouts provided
Materials
Assessment Assessment based on students projects and their presentation
Contact This course is given at Wroclaw University of Technology. Contact: Mrs. Dr G. Paszkowska: gabriela.paszkowska@pwr.wroc.pl
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EGEC-W/EDOPM Excavation Design in Open Pit Mining 5
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Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Course Contents Responsible Instructor: Prof. Anna Chrzanowska
Introduction to surface mining methods; Layout and design of surface mines, equipment and basic requirements; Opening-up a
surface mine; Overburden stripping and dumping; Dumps; Dump slopes and their stability. Surface mining systems (bench,
block etc.). Mechanized lignite excavation; Machinery used in surface mining (excavators, spreaders, draglines etc.).
Development workings; Loading and hauling of excavated material. Transport systems (vertical and horizontal); Drainage
systems; Natural hazards such as tremors; Industrial safety in surface mines.
Study Goals Assess critically the role and limitations of analytical and computer methods in surface excavation stability analysis
Education Method Lectures, and project work
Literature and Study Reference literature, handouts
Materials
Assessment Written test, project presentation
Contact This course is given at Wroclaw University of Technology. Contact: Mrs. Dr. G. Paszkowska:
gabriela.paszkowska@pwr.wroc.pl
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EGEC-W/IA Integrated Analysis of Deformations in Geomechanical 5
Engineering
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Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Introduction to Rock Mechanics
Integrated analysis of deformations; rock mass and earth mass material characteristics; determination of in-situ rock mass
parameters; deterministic modeling of rock mass behavior; FEM; geodetic and geotechnical monitoring of deformations;
deterministic modeling, Deformation Monitoring Surveys, design and implementation of geodetic deformation monitoring
system. Short review of monitoring requirements and available monitoring techniques. Deformation measurements using the
total station in the manual mode and in the fully automated way. Automation of monitoring surveys by using the ALERT-DDS
deformation detection software.
Principle of integrated analysis of deformations; analysis based on system theory; analysis based on continuum mechanics;
approximate methods for solving continuum problems; Finite Element Method (FEM); large scale problems in rock mechanics;
deformation modelling of underground mining and tunnelling problems (empirical and deterministic); deformation modelling of
open pit mining problems (empirical and deterministic); deformation modelling of earth dam and steep embankment problems.
Geodetic and geotechnical monitoring of deformations. New monitoring geodetic techniques: Robotic Total Stations (RTS),
Global Positioning System (GPS), Pseudolites, InSAR, Ground Based Radar Interferometry, laser scanners, continuous and
fully automated monitoring system ALERT-DDS, challenges of geodetic monitoring systems. Geotechnical monitoring
techniques, new geotechnical instrumentation (MEMS, fibre optics). FEM analysis using Geostudio software. Case studies: oil
fields (Venezuela), McKenzie natural gas project (Kanada), slope stability in open pit Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile,
Highland Valley copper mine in Canada, Barrick Gold mine in Nevada. Hydro-electric projects: integrated analysis of large earth
dams and concrete face rock fill dams (CFRD) in Canada, USA, and China.
Laboratory class: Review of monitoring requirements and available monitoring techniques. Design and implementation of
geodetic deformation monitoring system. Deformation measurements using the total station in the manual mode and in the fully
automated way. Automation of monitoring surveys by using the ALERT-DDS deformation detection software. Integration of
multi-sensor observations (GPS, total station) for high accuracy measurements, stability check of control points, identification
and separation of various causes of deformation. Laboratory exercise:
A total station is used to measure the relative position of points with respect to the position of the robotic total station (RTS) with
automated target recognition (ATR). Small targets are placed in the areas of interest throughout the object being monitored; the
RTS is programmed to point to these targets and make precise measurements. The measurements are performed in the predefined
pattern and schedule. The raw data are collected by RTS and then processed by the software to determine the final coordinates,
displacements, displacements velocities of all the target points. Verification of the results. Optional: Multi-sensor observations
(GPS, total station) for high accuracy and stability check.
Mining example: excavated areas in open pit mines require stability monitoring to guide production and safety (steeper walls
mean more efficient use of resources, but may be more prone to failure) application accurate displacement monitoring system.
Study Goals Fundamental understanding of integrated analysis of deformations using the combination of monitoring and numerical modelling
of deformations, what is essential for studying the processes occurring in engineering structures and in rock mass at the
construction and post-construction stages.
To understand the fully automated monitoring principles, data collection, and processing. Fundamental understanding of
analysis of deformations, what is essential for studying the processes occurring in engineering structures and in rock mass at the
construction and post-construction stages.
Education Method Lectures, guess lectures, exercises, laboratory tests, case studies, laboratory exercise
Literature and Study Reference literature:
Materials 1.Selected Journal Publications
2.Zienkiewicz, O. C. and R.L. Taylor, The Finite Element Method, McGraw Hill, 1991,
3.Chrzanowska, A. Integrated analysis of deformations, Lecture Notes, 2010
(http://www.rocscience.com/hoek/PracticalRockEngineering.asp)
Engineering Rock Mechanics, John Harrison and John Hudson
- An introduction to Principles, 1997
- Illustrative worked Examples, 2000
Assessment Written tests, laboratory reports, project presentation
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EGEC-W/PMA Project Management, Appraisal and Risk Evaluation in Mining 5
Responsible Instructor G. Paszkowska
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Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Probability and statistical models.
Standard office applications for Windows.
Course Contents Mineral Economics and Financial Management
1.Supply and demand, equilibrium price, changes in demand and supply.
2.Stock and commodity markets used by mineral industries.
3.Costs in economics and in accounting. Cost and money outflow. Relevant cost, incremental cost, marginal cost, alternative
cost. Short-term decision making in mining.
4.Costs as the subject of cost accounting, different systems of cost accounting
Different methods of cost data presentation (by types, divided into direct and indirect costs).Cost allocation
5.Variable and fixed costs. Break even point. Cost-volume profit analysis.
5.Basics of financial accounting. Income statement and cash flow statement. Balance sheet. Working capital. Examples of
financial statements of mining companies.
6.Financial ratio analysis. Liquidity, profitability, activity and debt ratios. Calculation and analysis of financial ratios of mining
companies. Financial and operating leverage
7.The concept of time value of money. Computation of future and present value of money by means of spreadsheet functions.
8.Basics of capital budgeting. Evaluation of different methods. Computation by means of Excel-functions.
9.Examples of mineral projects evaluation
10.The concept of risk and return. Quantification of risk.
11.Risk analysis in project evaluation: sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, other methods.
12.The concept and methods of hedging
Project management
1. basic concepts (process, project, project goal, project management, management by projects, project stakeholders, project
environment, project phases and life cycle, milestones)
2.Project organization
3.Project plan: development, execution, change control
4.Project scope management: project initiation, scope planning, scope definition, scope verification, scope change control
5.Project time management: building the activity network, estimating of task duration, creating a project schedule, critical path,
critical chain, defining and managing project buffer
6.Project cost management: project cost estimation, project budgeting as a project management tool,
7.Project risk management: risk areas in a project, risk identification, quantification, mitigation
Study Goals The course combines two groups of topics: basics of mineral economics and financial management and introduction to project
management.
Part A: The purpose of the course is to introduce the concept of time value of money and present the methods used to evaluate
investment projects. Different techniques are illustrated by examples and case studies. The range of application as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed. The issues of inflation and risk analysis are included.
Part B: Introduction to project management basic concepts, methods and tools. Presentation of given project management areas:
Project scope management, Project time management, Project cost management, Project risk management. Project planning,
scheduling and control using Microsoft Project
Education Method The course consists of lectures, computer laboratory classes, project and seminar classes
Literature and Study handouts, books, articles, Internet sources
Materials
Assessment Creditation based on a written test, individual projects and laboratory assignements
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EGEC-W/TPG Theory and Practice in Geomechanics 7
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Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Strenght of Materials, Statics, Mathematical Analysis
Course Contents Responsible Instructor: Dr Jerzy Bauer
1.Rock mass properties

2.Rock mass classification
3.In-situ stresses
4.Methods for stress analysis
5.Practical examples
6.Rock mass discontinuities and their strength
7.Slope stability problems and rock fall hazard
8.Rock bolts and cables in rock engineering/
9.Pillar strength and its importance in room-and-pillar mining
10.Floor strata behavior in room-and-pillar mining
11.Interaction of roof, pillar and floor
12.Surface subsidence due to underground mining
13.Structures resistance against earthquake and mining related motion.
14.Pillar strength and its importance in room-and-pillar mining
15.Structures resistance against earthquake and mining related motion
!6 Basic conepts of Soil Mechanics
17 Application of Geomechanics in underground mining
Study Goals Introduction of fundamental concepts of rock and soil mechanics and their application in surface and underground mining
Education Method The course consists of lectures on theory, lectures on practical applications and excercise classes where students solve
calculation problems, industrial visits, assignments
Literature and Study Compilation of review articles and book chapters of various sources. Handouts
Materials
Assessment Based on a written examination and class performance
EGEC-W/TUED Tunnel and Underground Excavation Design 5

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Education Period 3
4
Start Education 3
Exam Period 4
Expected prior knowledge Introduction to Rock Mechanics
Use of rock engineering for the design of underground excavations, tunneling techniques for varying rock and soil material,
Overview of tunnelling Design/Instrumentation; Soft ground tunnelling methods, Lining design, Excavation stabilisation
techniques; introductions to mining methods, equipment, and basic requirements for underground mining; Layout and design of
underground mine development and equipment requirements. Layout and design of underground mine development in soft and
hard rocks, equipment requirements; Development workings; Underground mining methods like longwall, shortwall, sublevel
caving, block caving, sublevel stopping; Drilling-and-blasting technique; Mechanized extraction; Roof support; Mine working
support; Mine backfilling; Loading and hauling of excavated material. Underground transport systems (horizontal and vertical);
Ventilation systems; Drainage systems; Natural hazards such as methane explosion, dust explosion, coal self-ignition, gas and
rock outbursts, tremors, rock-bursts and climatic conditions. Review of data for underground excavation design; Design
methodology;
Pillar design; Support dimensioning; Wedge failure, Rock mass support interaction;
Study Goals The module provides problem-solving, data-handling and evaluation skills. The module also provides an opportunity for students
to develop an awareness of risk assessment applied to underground excavation design.
Education Method lectures, computer laboratory classes, project work
Literature and Study Reference literature, handouts
Materials
Assessment Written test, project presentation, laboratory assignements
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Year 2015/2016
AES-RE Specialisation European Geotechnical and Environmental Course (EGEC) 2nd Year
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AESM2010 Final Thesis Resource Engineering 30
Responsible Instructor Dr. M.W.N. Buxton
Contact Hours / Week
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Education Period Different, to be announced
Start Education 1
2
3
4
5
Exam Period 1
2
3
4
Different, to be announced
Exam by appointment
EGEC-D/EG-14 Environmental Geotechnics 4

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. T.J. Heimovaara
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Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Summary This course is identical to AES1640-11: Environmental Geotechics. Please enroll in this course in Blackboard and find all details
there.
Course Contents See AES1640-11
Study Goals See AES1640-11
Education Method See AES1640-11
Assessment See AES1640-11
Expected prior Knowledge See AES1640-11
Academic Skills See AES1640-11
Literature & Study See AES1640-11
Materials
Judgement See AES1640-11
Permitted Materials during See AES1640-11
Exam
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EGEC-D/IP Integrated Project (Environmental Management / Mine Closure) 15

Responsible Instructor Prof.dr.ir. T.J. Heimovaara
Course Contents Assisted by tutors the students prepare in teams a case study for a mine rehabilitation.
Task description:
10 week time period, 4-6 students per team
Given information: Terms of Reference and initial reports and some additional data.
first four weeks the students have to make a project plan in order to fulfill the requirements of the Terms of Reference. This plan
includes, data collection, data evaluation, cost estimates, etc.
After approval of research plan, the students get the data they requested and subsequently they have to analyse the data and
develop the required solutions demanded in the TOR.
Research work to collect needed information and data, engineer-like development of logical assumptions
Planning, Design, Calculations, Description of all functions and tasks of a mining project
Preparation of a preliminary feasibility study (written report)
Presentation of the project to a group of experts representatives of the industry and a financing house.
Study Goals Development of Team working skills
Self-organization and time management
Realistic hands-on experience on how to perform rehabilitation studies
Engineer-like development of practicable coherent and thorough plans for all functions and tasks of a mine rehabilitation project
Education Method Self-dependent teamwork assisted by a tutor
Assessment Written report (feasibility study)
Presentations to a panel of experts.
Expected prior Knowledge First year of the EGEC program
Academic Skills Formulating research questions, translating questions in to action, analysis of data and translating results in to advice.
Literature & Study Initial materials will be provided via BlackBoard. Literature search is expected.
Materials
Judgement Judgement is based on report and presentation. In addition the each group member will be asked to evaluate the other group
members and each student is asked to reflect on his/her own progress and development. Grade between 1 and 10.
Permitted Materials during not relevant
Exam
Collegerama No
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EGEC-D/RMA Rocks Mechanics Applications 5
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard
Contact Hours / Week 0/8 + 1 day excursion in week 2.5/0/0
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Required for See AES1720-11
Summary See AES1720-11
Course Contents See AES1720-11
Study Goals See AES1720-11
Education Method See AES1720-11
Assessment See AES1720-11
Enrolment / Application See AES1720-11
Expected prior Knowledge See AES1720-11
Academic Skills See AES1720-11
Literature & Study See AES1720-11
Materials
Judgement See AES1720-11
Permitted Materials during See AES1720-11
Exam
Collegerama No
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EGEC-D/SR-14 Material Models for Soil and Rocks 6
Responsible Instructor Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve
x/x/x/x
Education Period 2
Start Education 2
Exam Period 2
3
Required for MSc Geo-engineering
Expected prior knowledge BSc courses soil mechanics and Applied mechanics
Course Contents The course deals with the mechanical behaviour (stress-strain response) of soils and rocks, as well as with constitutive models
describing the various features of soil and rock behaviour. In addition to the theoretical details of the models, attention is paid to
model parameter determination and the application of models via the finite element method.
The following topics are included:
1. Introduction to continuum mechanics, stress, strain;

2. Soil behaviour in compression and shear;
3. Undrained soil behaviour, undrained strength;
4. Normally-consolidated and over-consolidated soils;
5. Elasticity, Hooke's law;
6. Modelling pore pressures and undrained behaviour;
7. Simulation of standard lab tests;
8. Non-linear elasticity;
9. Failure criteria (Mohr-Coulomb, Tresca, Hoek-Brown, other);
10. Plasticity theory;
11. The linear-elastic perfectly plastic model;
12. Material hardening & softening;
13. Critical State soil mechanics, Cam-Clay theory;
14. Soft Soil model, Hardening Soil model;
15. Anisotropy, structure and de-structuration;
16. Small-strain stiffness, cyclic loading, liquefaction
17. Hypoplastic model;
18. Time-dependent behaviour, creep;
19. Rock behaviour;
20. Hoek-Brown model, Jointed Rock model;
21. Application of models;
22. Possibilities & limitations.
Study Goals After the course, students are able to:
1. Identify various features of soil and rock behaviour;
2. Explain the possibilities and limitations of models;
3. Select appropriate models for practical applications;
4. Determine model parameters based on site investigation data or otherwise;
5. Explain the behaviour of the models under specific conditions.
Education Method Lectures, workshops, assignments, computer exercises, exam
Computer Use During some lectures the PLAXIS finite element program for geotechnical applications is used to simulate model tests and to
analyse practical applications.
Course Relations The CIE4361 course has links to other Geo-engineering courses:
1. CIE4380 Numerical modelling of geotechnical problems;
2. CIE5320 Site characterization, testing and physical modelling;
3. CIE4352 Continuum mechanics
Literature and Study Obligatory lectures note / textbooks:
Materials 1. Sitters C.W.M. (1996) Material Models for Soil and Rock;
Other recommended background materials:

2. Sitters C.W.M. (1997) Continuum mechanics;
3. Molenkamp F. (2003) Continuum mechanics;
4. Brinkgreve R.B.J. (1994) Geomaterial Models and Numerical Analysis of Softening;
5. Brinkgreve R.B.J. et al. (2012) PLAXIS Finite Element Code for Soil and Rock Analysis.
(see links on Blackboard)

Books 1. Yamamuro J.A., Kaliakin V.N. (2005) Soil Constitutive Models: Evaluation, Selection and Calibration. ASCE Geotechnical
Special Publication No. 128.
Reader 1. Sitters C.W.M. (1996) Material Models for Soil and Rock
(although hardly used)
Assessment Four Assignments need to be completed before students can participate in the Exam. The Exam is done using the Test facility on
Blackboard.
Permitted Materials during Only writing equipment
Tests
Enrolment / Application Via Blackboard
Contact Responsible for course:
Dr. Ronald B.J. Brinkgreve
Second lecturer:
Prof. Michael Hicks
Assistant:
Dr. Phil Vardon
Expected prior Knowledge BSc courses soil mechanics and Applied mechanics
Academic Skills Dealing with formulas; making calculations
Literature & Study Available on Blackboard
Materials
Judgement Final mark is based on the results of the Exam
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Permitted Materials during Standard scientific calculator
Exam
Collegerama Yes
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Dr.ir. R.B.J. Brinkgreve
Unit Civiele Techniek & Geowetensch
Department Geo-engineering
Telephone +31 15 27 83327
Room KG 00.520
Dr. M.W.N. Buxton

Department Grondstoffentechnologie
Telephone +31 15 27 89674
Room KG 00.480
Prof.dr.ir. T.J. Heimovaara

Telephone +31 15 27 81969
Room KG 00.540
F. Madai
Dr.ir. D.J.M. Ngan-Tillard
Telephone +31 15 27 83325
Room KG 00.520
G. Paszkowska
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AES-RE Specialisation Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering (RE-EGEC)

AES-RE Specialisation Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering (RE-EGEC)

EGEC-M/GE Geothermal Energy 4

Syllabus of the course material:

EGEC-M/MW Mine Waste and Contaminated Soil Characterization and 6

EGEC-W/CAGM Computer Aided Geological Modelling & Land Reclamation 3

1.Rock mass properties

EGEC-W/TUED Tunnel and Underground Excavation Design 5

EGEC-D/EG-14 Environmental Geotechnics 4

EGEC-D/IP Integrated Project (Environmental Management / Mine Closure) 15

1. Introduction to continuum mechanics, stress, strain;

Other recommended background materials:

(see links on Blackboard)

Dr. M.W.N. Buxton

Prof.dr.ir. T.J. Heimovaara

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